About Us
Bringing visions to life.
Joanna Branzell
Founder, CEO
Joanna founded her own interior design business after working for several years with one of the premiere, high-end custom home builders in Lake Tahoe. She immersed herself in the industry and gained valuable experience on the complicated design process and high standards that are required to build these beautiful, legacy homes.
Joanna understands how to bring our client's unique and creative visions to life. She uses multifaceted design styles to create warm and inviting livable spaces. Her design aesthetics amplify elegant warmth and cozy restfulness.
Joanna earned her Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from the University of Nevada, Reno. While she enjoys camping, hunting and going on vacation, her main interests are truly design, creativity of form and function, a strong home life and the curation of comfort.
Camille Arned
Senior Designer
Camille is a distinguished designer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the Design Institute of San Diego. With expertise in high-end residential design, she specializes in creating sophisticated yet inviting interiors through thoughtful material selection, meticulous construction documentation, and custom design elements.
Drawing inspiration from nature and travel, Camille brings a fresh perspective to every project, seamlessly blending organic textures, rich materials, and globally influenced aesthetics to craft timeless, personalized spaces. Her approach is both creative and methodical, ensuring a perfect balance of beauty, functionality, and individuality in each design.
Camille is dedicated to collaborating with her clients, guiding them through a seamless design process to bring their vision to life. Whether designing an entire luxury home or refining intricate details, she believes great design should be a reflection of the people who live in it.
Outside of design, Camille enjoys exploring new places with her boyfriend, Chris, and their beloved Pitbull, Kona.
Lizzy Johnson
Senior Designer & Manager of Furniture Operations
Lizzy, a California native from Truckee, developed a passion for design while growing up surrounded by high-end homes and golf course communities.
With a background in the arts, Lizzy thrives on transforming spaces, paying special attention to the final details that make a home feel complete. She enjoys collaborating with custom furniture makers to add a personalized touch, ensuring each design is unique and thoughtfully tailored to its owners.
Lizzy’s creativity shines in every project, blending her appreciation for exceptional design with her distinct artistic perspective to create spaces that are both beautiful and deeply personal. When not designing, she loves spending her free time exploring the outdoors with her dog, Hazel.
Mina Bowman
Assistant Designer
Mina is a creative professional with a degree in marketing and graphic design from the University of Nevada, Reno. With a passion for crafting visually appealing and inviting spaces, she recently embarked on her journey in interior design as an assistant designer, continually expanding her skills in both the creative and strategic aspects of the field.
With a natural eye for decorating and a talent for making spaces feel warm and welcoming, Mina blends her artistic vision with her marketing expertise to create designs that leave a lasting impression. Highly organized and detail-oriented, she ensures every project runs smoothly from concept to completion.
Outside of work, Mina loves spending time with her husband, Riley, and their dog, Maisy. She is passionate about traveling, constantly seeking new experiences and inspiration from different places. Balancing her creative pursuits with an active lifestyle, she enjoys CrossFit, running, Pilates, and hiking.